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All Gaza flotilla participants detained by Israel released: Coalition

All participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) detained by the Israeli military, which intercepted their convoy ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:36 pm

Indonesia uses all diplomatic channels to free Gaza flotilla detainees

Indonesia's Foreign Ministry is using all available diplomatic channels to secure the release and repatriation of ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:23 pm

Indonesia logs US$1.5 Billion local content in oil, gas

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry recorded a US$1.5 billion domestic component level (TKDN) commitment ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:18 pm

Govt presses for transparency in marketplace platform service fees

The Indonesian Ministry of Trade has emphasized that while online marketplace platforms are not banned from raising ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:11 pm

Ministry of Sports will communicate intensively with KONI and KOI

Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Taufik Hidayat emphasized that he will intensively communicate with the Indonesian ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:08 pm

MUI opens crisis center to oversee release of nine Indonesians

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has established a crisis center to oversee efforts to free humanitarian activists, ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 4:34 pm

Purbaya to update President Prabowo on alleged CPO export manipulation

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is prepared to present findings on trade misinvoicing to President Prabowo ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 4:18 pm

Poland summons Israeli envoy over detention of activists; demands release, apology

Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Poland expected its citizens to be treated in line with international standards

The Hindu 21 May 2026 4:10 pm

Customs chief faces removal if convicted in bribery case: Minister

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said he would dismiss Customs and Excise Director General Djaka Budhi ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:59 pm

Purbaya says JCI will rebound after Danantara export reform

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is optimistic that Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) will rise once investors ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:54 pm

Minister awaits KNKT findings on East Bekasi railway incident

The Ministry of Transportation is still awaiting the results of the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:23 pm

Danantara keeps existing commodity export deals intact

Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara will keep existing long-term natural resource export contracts intact ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:21 pm

Indonesia launches up 83,980 local legal aid posts nationwide

Indonesia has set up 83,980 local legal aid posts nationwide, the countrys law minister said on Wednesday, ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:15 pm

India has a new political superstar - a cockroach

Indias newest political movement started with an insult - and led to people proudly dressing up as cockroaches.

BBC 21 May 2026 2:22 pm

Indonesia's Golden Visa helps global talents to support economy: govt

The Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Corrections stated that Indonesia's Golden Visa serves as a solution for ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 2:12 pm

First eVTOL Flight in Central Asia - AutoFlight Completes Landmark Demonstration in Kazakhstan

AutoFlight has successfully completed the first ton-class eVTOL demonstration flight in Alatau City, Kazakhstan ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 2:10 pm

Indonesia issues 1,274 Golden Visas since 2024

Indonesian immigration has issued 1,274 Golden Visas as of May 18, generating Rp52.1 trillion (US$2.95 billion) in ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 2:01 pm

RI condemns Israel's actions against Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Indonesian government condemns the inhumane actions taken ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:54 pm

Trade Ministry drafts new rule alongside export SOE formation

The Ministry of Trade is preparing a new Ministerial Regulation governing the technical export requirements for three ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:49 pm

UI strengthens implementation of Smart Village for village development

The Directorate of Community Service and Social Innovation of the University of Indonesia (UI) has established a ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:45 pm

Prabowo reviews formation of Danantara's resource export company

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto summoned several ministers and senior officials to discuss the establishment of ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:42 pm

GHO Capital and CBC Group to Create World's Largest Dedicated Healthcare Investment Firm

Global Healthcare Opportunities (GHO), a European specialist healthcare investor, and CBC Group ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:29 pm

Cathay United Bank Joins the Green Investments Partnership as the First Taiwanese Banking Partner

Cathay United Bank (CUB) announced on May 20 its participation in the second close of the Green ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:22 pm

Indonesia tightens livestock monitoring before Eid al-Adha

The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) has formed special task forces to monitor the movement of sacrificial ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:20 pm

CKGSB Investor Sentiment Survey Highlights Sharp Performance Divergence Between Private and State-Owned Enterprises in China in Q1 2026

The Q1 2026CKGSB Investor Sentiment Surveyreveals a striking divergence in corporate performance across ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:18 pm

Ministry assists MBG kitchens with food safety system knowledges

The Ministry of Industry assists the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) managers with training on food safety ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 12:04 pm

Indonesia, UNEP sign REDD+ implementation agreement

Indonesia's Forestry Ministry and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) signed an implementing ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 12:03 pm

India slams Pakistans tainted genocidal record at UNSC

United Nations: India called out Pakistans long-tainted record of genocidal acts, telling the UN Security Council that the countrys inhuman conduct reflects its attempts over decades to externalise internal failures through acts of violence within and beyond its border. Speaking at the Annual UNSC Open Debate on Protection of civilians in armed conflict on Wednesday, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 21 May 2026 11:46 am

Indonesia prepares additional rules for Russian oil imports

Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is preparing additional regulations and import schemes for ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 11:19 am

Edible Packaging, Fermented Innovations and Next-Gen Foods Take Center Stage at THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026

As food and beverage manufacturers race to capture emerging consumer trends, 10 standout innovations are already ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 11:19 am

Johns Manville Announces John Vasuta as New CEO

-Johns Manville (JM), a global building and specialty products manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 10:48 am

Baznas, UNFPA plan reproductive health education for pesantren

Indonesias National Alms Agency (Baznas) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) explored joint youth ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 10:41 am

Indonesia presents UniLeague program at UN World Football Day event

Indonesia introduced the UniLeague initiative during a United Nations event marking World Football Day 2026 in New York ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 10:02 am

MPR backs Prabowo's plan to overhaul natural resource exports

Eddy Soeparno, Deputy Speaker of Indonesia's Peoples Consultative Assembly (MPR), has voiced strong support ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:59 am

Indonesia pledges fair investment climate for oil and gas

Indonesias Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, has emphasized the governments ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:49 am

Indonesia in direct talks with hijackers of MT Honour 25 ship

Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that the government is in intensive communication with all parties, including the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:18 am

Indonesia launches auctions for 13 new oil and gas blocks

Indonesias Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is auctioning 13 new oil and gas blocks at the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:03 am

Zuckerberg says he feels weight of Meta layoffs

In a memo to staff on May 20, Mark Zuckerberg expressed thanks to departing employees and sought to reassure those remaining

The Hindu 21 May 2026 4:13 am

Safeguarding equity in Indonesia's fishing fleet modernization

The Indonesian government's ambitious goal of building 1,582 modern fishing vessels by 2028 marks its strategic ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 7:37 pm

Indias GDP Revisions Explained: What Changed and Why it Matters

India has revised its methodology for measuring economic growth after a decade. Better calculations matter, but the real test lies in how policymakers interpret them, and turn them into decisions that shape everyday life.

The Diplomat 20 May 2026 7:09 pm

India Just Signed Its Most Consequential Chip Deal. The Hard Part Starts Now.

The Tata-ASML MoU puts India inside the worlds most exclusive technology partnership, but Beijing still controls the inputs used to make chips.

The Diplomat 20 May 2026 6:54 pm

Upstream oil and gas excluded from regulation on export reform: Bahlil

Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the upstream oil and gas sector is exempt ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 6:51 pm

BI rate hikes draw foreign inflows, support rupiah

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo said higher yields on central bank rupiah securities helped reverse capital ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 6:47 pm

Prabowo presses for lower loan interest rates for low-income groups

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday ordered state-owned banks to lower lending rates for low-income ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 6:39 pm

Minister emphasizes literacy to shield students from online gambling

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti emphasized the importance of strengthening literacy on the ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 6:32 pm

Indonesia taps local wisdom for forest emissions goals

Indonesias Forestry Ministry is integrating indigenous knowledge and youth-driven innovation into its FOLU Net ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 6:21 pm

Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters

Authorities in Vilnius instructed residents to take shelter after drone alarms were triggered, underscoring growing security concerns along NATOs eastern frontier amid heightened regional tensions

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:10 pm

ASEAN digital pact could lift Indonesia's economy to $600B: Airlangga

Indonesias digital economy could expand to US$600 billion through the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 6:07 pm

Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict

The closure of Strait of Hormuz and fears of fuel shortage have pushed Britain to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil refined in third countries

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:04 pm

Indonesia seeks safety of citizens held by Israel

Indonesia is intensifying communication with Jordan, Turkey, and Egypt to help ensure the safety of nine Indonesians ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 5:54 pm

President Prabowo urges public to record, report problematic officials

President Prabowo Subianto has urged Indonesian citizens to record videos using their mobile phones and ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 5:41 pm

Prabowo targets US$150 Billion from export reform

President Prabowo Subianto stressed the governments efforts to eradicate illegal mining and plantation ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 5:25 pm

Hormuz crisis: Australian LNG to India will surge, says Australian High Commissioner

Australian LNG could reach eastern India through a crisis-free Indian Ocean route, the High Commissioner says; lithium and copper may follow for the clean-energy shift

The Hindu 20 May 2026 5:08 pm

Israeli forces intercept the remaining activist flotilla vessels headed for Gaza

Israel has called the flotilla a provocation for the sake of provocation with no real intent to deliver aid to Gaza

The Hindu 20 May 2026 5:06 pm

Converting to solar power plants can save up to US$4.18 billion: govt

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry estimated that converting fossil fuel-based power plants, such as gas ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:59 pm

Prabowo warns of customs leadership shake-up over performance

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday ordered Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to replace customs ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:55 pm

Prabowo orders crackdown on corruption in bureaucracy

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday ordered ministers and state officials to eliminate illegal levies ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:51 pm

RI Govt bolsters students' skills via 'SMK 3+1 Employability' program

The Primary and Secondary Education Ministry launched the SMK 3+1 Overseas Employability Class Program to strengthen ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:47 pm

Indonesia pushes local EV bus production, adoption

Indonesia is accelerating development of a domestic electric bus industry through higher local-content requirements and ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:23 pm

Growth Partner and Docquity Launch Landmark Medically Supervised and Technology-Enabled Umrah Program

Growth Partner and Docquity today announced the launch of the world's first medically supervised, ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:12 pm

XCMG Scales Deployment of Intelligent Logistics Solution, Enabling More Efficient

Building on its capabilities in intelligent equipment development and global logistics services, XCMG Machinery (SHE: ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:09 pm

Some countries ask for Indonesian fertilizer: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto statedseveral countries have requested support for Indonesian fertilizer along with ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:06 pm

Hyundai Motor Group to Pioneer Hong Kong's Hydrogen Economy, Accelerating Asia-Pacific Expansion

Hyundai Motor Group and partners in Hong Kong sign agreement at International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 to ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 4:02 pm

Philips Business Natural-Eyecare Monitor Integrates TV Rheinland-Certified Circular Polarization Light

The new Philips Natural-Eyecare business monitor lineup is engineered to meet TV Rheinland standards to ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:57 pm

Govt relies on private sector as engine of growth in 2027

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that the government will optimize the private sector's contribution as ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:47 pm

Prabowo calls for government-entrepreneur synergy to drive economy

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for synergy between business community and government institutions to ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:31 pm

RI forms agency to support transparency in natural resource exports

The government establishes PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia (DSI) to support transparency in the transactions of ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:26 pm

Danantara targets 15,000 semiconductor talents in 3-5 years

Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara aims to nurture at least 15,000 semiconductor talents over the next ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:20 pm

The First Macao Forum on Low-Altitude Economy and Innovation Development Successfully Held in 2026

On the morning of May 15, 2026, the inaugural 2026 Macao Forum on Low-Altitude Economy and Innovation ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:07 pm

Indonesia targets full electrification by 2029

Indonesia aims to provide electricity access to about 8,000 unelectrified locations by 2029, as the government ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 3:05 pm

Indonesia unveils 2027 budget growth targets

Indonesias 2027 macroeconomic and fiscal framework aims to accelerate economic growth, Coordinating Economic ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 2:59 pm

AMEC launches GEO Principles to bring rigour to AI-led communications measurement

New global principles and practitioner guide set out a responsible way to measure how organisations are found, ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 2:41 pm

Coordinating Minister Hartarto explains rules on export forex earnings

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto explained the technical regulations for managing foreign ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 2:24 pm

President urges bureaucratic improvements for good business climate

President Prabowo Subianto has asked his cabinet ministers to improve bureaucratic governance to create a positive ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 2:22 pm

Rural Bhutan emptying as climate change disrupts livelihoods: Study

By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Bhutan is witnessing growing migration from rural areas as climate change is increasingly disrupting traditional livelihoods, according to new research published in the annual journal of Royal Thimphu College. The study found that while migration in Bhutan is largely driven by economic aspirations, employment opportunities and education, climate change has [] The post Rural Bhutan emptying as climate change disrupts livelihoods: Study appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 20 May 2026 2:20 pm

China's economy shows steady recovery in first four months of 2026

China's economy posted a steady recovery in the first four months of 2026, with key indicators rebounding and new ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 1:36 pm

Norwegian journalist's question to Modi sparks controversy in India

Journalist Helle Lyng faced an online backlash after asking Modi why he does not take questions from the press.

BBC 20 May 2026 1:30 pm

President highlights need for improvements in economy direction

President Prabowo Subianto highlighted the need to improve the direction of the Indonesian economy to ensure its ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 1:24 pm

Samsung faces major strike after pay talks with union falls apart

Union leaders have demanded a compensation structure in which Samsung would commit to spend 15% of its annual operating profit on employee bonuses and scrap bonus caps, which are currently set at 50% of annual salaries

The Hindu 20 May 2026 1:16 pm

Prabowo highlights national wealth leakage as cause of low salaries

President Prabowo Subianto stated that the leakage of national wealth flowing abroad for decades is one of the reasons ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 12:39 pm

Indonesia's Prabowo says state budget protects public welfare

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the state budget serves as a tool to protect the people and ensure public ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 12:17 pm

Kaili Sour Soup Featured at World Brand Moganshan Summit, Highlighting Qiandongnan's Growth Prospects

At the 2026 World Brand Moganshan Summit held recently, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 12:14 pm

Indonesia targets rupiah at Rp16,800-17,500 per US dollar in 2027

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the government targets the rupiah exchange rate at Rp16,800-Rp17,500 per US ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 12:01 pm

Lianlian DigiTech Advances Middle East Strategy to Offer Regulated Payment Services from DIFC

Lianlian DigiTech Co., Ltd. (Lianlian), a leading AI-driven digital payment service provider, today ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 11:46 am

Prabowo stresses Article 33 of Constitution to protect state wealth

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stressed the importance of consistently implementing Article 33 of the 1945 ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 11:36 am

Xero Launches Lite Plan in Indonesia to Help Indonesian Small Businesses Master Their Finances

Xero, the global small business platform, today announced the launch of Xero Lite in Indonesia. Priced at just $7 ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 11:29 am

Indonesia's Prabowo names SOEs sole exporters for key commodities

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced a new government regulation requiring state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 11:26 am

'Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2026': Hong Kong's role as a bridge between global and Asian film markets

Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2026, jointly organised by the Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 11:23 am

At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war wont be 'forever'

The White House briefing room has emerged this month as an informal audition stage in the race to succeed President Donald Trump in 2028. Mr. Vance's appearance at the podium came about two weeks after Secretary of State Marco Rubio, his possible future rival, drew wide attention for his debut briefing

The Hindu 20 May 2026 11:15 am

Prabowo vows to keep Indonesia's 2027 budget deficit below 2.5 pct

President Prabowo Subianto pledged to keep Indonesia's 2027 state budget deficit below 2.5 percent of gross ...

Antara News 20 May 2026 11:10 am